Terence Crawford Outboxes Canelo Alvarez to Become Undisputed at Super Middleweight | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS

On one of boxing’s biggest stages, inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) jumped up multiple weight classes to challenge Canelo Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) and delivered a masterclass performance, defeating him by 12-round unanimous decision, 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 on the judges’ scorecards, to become a three-time undisputed champion, adding the super middleweight crown to his historic résumé.

RING WALK MOMENT

The spectacle began before the opening bell. Terence Crawford made the first walk to the ring, stepping out to Mexican music in a mariachi-inspired Everlast x Off-White outfit, carrying a guitar case in a nod to the cult-classic movie Desperado, smiling as he made his way toward the ring.

Moments later, Canelo Alvarez followed, draped in a black-and-gold AMIRI hooded poncho stitched with the colors of the Mexican flag, as the Las Vegas crowd roared in support.

EARLY FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS

From the opening rounds, Crawford’s composure stood out. While Canelo looked to establish his jab and timing, Crawford remained patient, reading everything in front of him.

In Round 4, the action picked up. Canelo Alvarez landed a sharp straight right in the closing seconds, a reminder of his power and precision. But Terence Crawford answered immediately, pressing forward and unloading combinations from his southpaw stance, which began to shift the momentum in his favor.

ROUND 6 CONTROL

By the middle rounds, Crawford was in full command. Late in Round 6, he smiled mid-exchange, then effortlessly made Canelo miss with slick footwork, drawing reactions from the crowd as he showcased his ring IQ and confidence.

It was a turning point. Crawford wasn’t just competing, he was dictating.

ROUND 9 FIRE FIGHT

Canelo refused to go quietly. In Round 9, both fighters stood their ground and exchanged power shots in a heated sequence that brought the arena to life.

It was one of the fight’s most intense moments, but even in the chaos, Crawford’s accuracy, timing, and counter punching continued to separate him.

CHAMPIONSHIP DIFFERENCE

Down the stretch, Crawford’s control became undeniable. He mixed angles, controlled distance, and consistently beat Canelo to the punch.

While Canelo had flashes, Crawford’s adaptability, defense, and precision carried him through the championship rounds.

After twelve rounds, the judges confirmed what the fight had shown, Terence Crawford was levels ahead on the night, scoring it 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 on the judges’ scorecards.

HISTORY MADE

With the victory, Terence Crawford etched his name even deeper into boxing history, becoming a three-division undisputed champion, a rare feat that further solidifies his pound-for-pound greatness.

Against one of the sport’s biggest stars, on one of its brightest stages, Crawford didn’t just win, he made a statement.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR TERENCE CRAWFORD?

Following the victory, Terence Crawford took a moment to reflect on the magnitude of the night, giving all the credit to his faith. “Praise to the Lord above me. I gotta give him all the praise because without him I wouldn’t be here… It’s God,” Crawford said, emphasizing that the moment was part of a bigger plan.

Despite the historic win, he remained humble in praise of Canelo Alvarez, adding, “Canelo’s a great champion… I got nothing but respect for Canelo. I’m a big fan of Canelo, and he fought like a champion today.”

Asked about his future, Crawford kept it open. “I don’t know. I gotta sit down with my team and we gonna talk about it,” he said, before thanking fans: “Thank you to all the supporters, thank you to all the haters… we made this a great event.” 🥊